Inspection of 14 March 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- Three records of validation were unavailable for the written references in respect of two adults. A second written and validated reference was not available for one of these adults. There were no written or validated references on file for the student
Provider's corrective action:
- The written reply from the registered provider outlined that the referees have bene contacted in relation to the references. As a preventive measure, staff files will be checked monthly
Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- (b) The information available regarding when a child first attended the service was not available on five of the forms reviewed. (f) The details of an illness and required care provision was not available in relation to one of the children. This posed a possible safety risk to the child, in the event of an incident or an emergency. (h) Information regarding the child’s immunisation status was unavailable on 8 of the 12 forms reviewed
Provider's corrective action:
- (b) The response from the registered provider stated that the start dates have been added to the five forms and that going forward, forms will be checked at the start of every month. (f) A staff meeting was held to discuss an action plan for the child, which is now in place. Staff then met with the child’s parents to discuss the action plan, which was subsequently signed by the child’s mother. Going forward, it will be ensured that a plan is put in place for any children attending the service, who may require same. (h) The immunisation records have been received for seven of the children. The eighth child no longer attends the service. The forms will be checked monthly by a nominated staff member
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General safety: 1. The water temperatures recorded at the children’s wash hand basins exceeded 430C, which increased the risk of scalding. Temperatures of 48.20C and 48.80C were recorded. Infection control: 2. The nappy changing mat in the staff sanitary facility was not maintained in a clean condition. Dirt particles were evident in the corners and crevices of the mat and on the underside of the mat. This increased the risk of cross infection. 3. The children’s perishables snacks, which included cheese and yogurts, were not refrigerated at the service, prior to the mid-morning meal break. This increased the risk of food spoilage. The children were observed to retrieve their snacks from their bags, which were stored in the care room. The person in charge advised that the labelled container, which had been used to store the perishables in the refrigerator, was damaged. However, this issue was also found at the previous inspection on 24 April 2023. The CAPA response at the time stated that all perishable snacks were refrigerated, however, this was not found in practice. 4. Spare clothing for the children was stored uncovered in the staff sanitary facility. This increased the risk of cross infection. 5. Foot pedal operated bins were unavailable in the children’s sanitary facilities for the hygienic disposal of used paper towels. Swing lidded bins were in use, which posed a risk of cross infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General safety: 1. The CAPA response stated that the water temperature issue has been addressed and that the temperature will be checked weekly, by a nominated staff member. Infection control: 2. A new changing mat has been purchased and this will be checked on a weekly basis. 3. A new box will be used for storing perishables in the fridge. This will continue to be used going forward. 4. Spare clothes are now stored in zip lock bags. 5. Foot pedal operated bins are now in place
Regulation 25 — First aid
- (1) Neither of the two adults who held FAR certification were working at the service when the unannounced inspection commenced. It was acknowledged that the deputy, who was available, held a current paediatric first aid certificate and that a FAR trained adult arrived within 20 minutes. However, an adult with current FAR certification is required to be available to the children at all times
Provider's corrective action:
- The CAPA response stated that there has been a FAR qualified staff member available at the service each day. As a preventive measure, it will be ensured that there is a FAR trained staff member at the service each day
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 20, 29.